“Franklin’s musical talents have influenced generations of musicians and political leaders,” the bill reads.

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The 18-time Grammy Award winner died Aug. 16 at age 76 from advanced pancreatic cancer.

The act introduced Tuesday also recognizes Franklin’s philanthropic work to promote civil rights and health and gender equality, and adds that her talents “instilled hope, uplifted generations, and changed the lives of millions of people across the globe.”

Hatch wrote on Twitter that he is “honored” to co-sponsor the legislation to “honor the legendary Aretha Franklin in this small way.”